Slithers Meaning in English
word · lemma: slither
Definition
Moves smoothly and quietly by sliding, like a snake or something long and thin. It is usually used to describe snakes, but can also talk about other things that move in a similar way.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly describes snake-like movement, but can be used figuratively for anything moving smoothly and quietly along a surface. Often followed by a preposition ('slithers across', 'slithers into'). More descriptive/literary than 'slides' or 'crawls'.
Example Sentences
The snake slithers through the grass.
basic
A worm slithers on the wet soil.
basic
The lizard slithers under the rock to hide.
basic
A ribbon slithers off the gift box when you untie it.
natural
He quietly slithers out of the room to avoid attention.
natural
Something cold slithers down my back and makes me shiver.
natural